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Ajit Jillavenkatesa, Senior Standards Policy Adviser, NIST

Nanomaterials are all around us – from naturally occurring soot particles, to aircraft components, and as a key element of many sunscreens. Nanomaterials were even used by ancient Romans more than 1,500 years ago to create beautiful goblets. Yet, today, “nano” generate both excitement and concern. While nanotechnology offers the promise of stronger and lighter materials, new approaches to medical treatment, etc., many are concerned about the safety of these materials. International standardization often brings out the best and worst aspects of cooperation and competition.

This combination of nanotechnology and international standardization is creating a fascinating space where governments, companies, academics, and consumer advocates are all working together to develop best practices that can help realize the many promises of nanotechnology, while creating tools to address the safety of nanomaterials.

This talk will take a lighthearted look at how processes for developing what have been traditionally science and technology-focused tools are being asked to consider and address societal and consumer issues, and how this may impact us as both citizens and DOC employees.

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